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Jhone Ebert
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Jhone Ebert

Nevada Department of Education

San Diego, CA USA

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Day In The Life

Superintendent of Public Instruction

I oversee education policies in Nevada, ensuring our students have the resources to succeed and thrive.

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Day In The Life Of A State Superintendent Of Public Instruction

My Day to Day

My days are dynamic and often unpredictable. Each day starts with a strategic plan, but I quickly adapt to emerging priorities, frequently addressing urgent issues that arise. My role involves collaboration with legislators, crafting policies to ensure our students can succeed. I work with the governor and federal agencies to secure necessary resources and advocate for effective education policies. Engaging with educators is a cornerstone of my job, ensuring they have the support they need.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Mathematics

    California State University, Fresno

  • Graduate Degree

    Instructional and Curricular Studies

    University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    It took me a while to finish college as I worked full-time and tried to find my niche— I ultimately decided on mathematics and finished my degree in eight years.

  • 2.

    After earning my degree in mathematics, I started my career as a middle school math teacher.

  • 3.

    I found a lot of opportunities within the Clark County School District in Nevada—I worked as a training teacher, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, and chief technology officer.

  • 4.

    I then got the opportunity to go to New York and work for the state’s Department of Education as the senior deputy commissioner for education.

  • 5.

    I spent three years doing that before coming back home to Nevada to serve as the superintendent of public instruction.

  • 6.

    I still love being in the classroom and will occasionally take on teaching opportunities in addition to my role as superintendent of public instruction.

Defining Moments

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I supported myself through college by working full-time. However, you're expected to quit your job to student teach. My car also broke down at that time. It was a struggle but I did what I had to, including riding my bike to my student teaching job.

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